Live music venues in Essex, in alphabetical order.
Admiral Vernon
Dagenham
Covers bands on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Weekly Jam night on Wednesdays with house band and full backline.
0208 592 0431
Bassment
Chelmsford
Original bands & Tributes Fridays & Saturdays, regular club nights.
01245 358480
The Bull
Colchester
Providing live music throughout the week in the Main Bar and in The Soundhouse.
01206 370856
Castlemayne
Basildon
Probably the longest running live music venue in Basildon.
Covers bands on Saturdays, available to hire on Fridays.
01268 542599
Chinnerys
Southend
Situated on the seafront by the pier, Chinnerys has hosted shows by many famous bands on their way to fame.
Live original & tribute bands most nights with regular local band showcases.
01702 467305
The Compasses
Broomfield Rd, Chelmsford
Situated a mile out of the city centre. Regular covers bands and live music nights.
01245 292 051
The Crown Inn
Roneo Corner, Romford
Covers bands on Friday, Saturday & Sundays.
Jam nights on Wednesdays & Thursdays with full backline & house bands.
01708 447656
The Edge
High Pavement, Basildon
The Edge Bar & Kitchen is situated on High Pavement in Basildon Town Square. Home to Hippy Joe's Live & Unsigned every Thursday with Acoustic nights every month. The venue is also available for free hire.
01268 280755
The Golden Fleece
Duke Street, Chelmsford
17th century Pub in the centre of Chelmsford.
Covers bands on Friday & Saturdays, occasional club nights featuring original acts.
01245 256752
Star & Garter
Moulsham St, Chelmsford
Grade II listed Pub close to the centre of Chelmsford.
Covers bands every Saturday evening and last Friday of the month. Open mic on Sunday afternoons 3-7pm.
01245 600009
SX Bar & Venue
Essex Arms, Brentwood
Regular live music nights, Open mic every first Thursday & home to the weekly Hot Hob Blues Jam on Tuesdays.
01277 201164
Three Wise Monkeys
Colchester
Regular original live music, tribute bands & club nights.
